25 May, 2015
House: 42
Road: 15
Section: 11
Uttara 1230
Dear Hasan,
I was in Dhaka
for a couple of days and already visited ‘Aparajeo Bangla’ and I must write you
something about it. It is a marvelous piece of sculpture. In English ‘Aparjeo
Bangla’ signifies “Unconquerable Bangladesh’. It stands right in front of the
Arts Building of the University of Dhaka on a high pedestal facing the lawn and
the main gate. The huge and magnificent sculpture is composed of three figures,
larger than life standing side by side.
They represent
our freedom fighters during the War of Liberation in 1971. They are two brave
young men with a rifle and grenade in their hands and a young nurse with a
first aid box hung on her right shoulder. The figures are in a posture of
marching forward. All three of them seem to be animated by the spirit of defending
their motherland and the hope of victory.
‘Aparajeo
Bangla’ is indeed a glorious tribute to the great sacrifices as well as
achievements of our freedom fighters. It is also a wonderful work of art. I
believe it is not only admirable but also very inspiring. It charmed me much. I
hope you are all right and I wish you good luck. No more today. I am looking
forward to receiving your reply letter.
Yours ever,
Shihab.
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